Senior Legal Counsel - Employment Law (Singapore)

SAP SE; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Singapore seeks a Senior Legal Counsel to provide expert advice on employment law matters. You will guide and support management on labor relations and compliance across the APAC region. The ideal candidate holds a law degree, is admitted to practice in Singapore, and possesses over 7 years of relevant experience. The company values inclusion, health, and well-being, offering a collaborative work environment with opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Constant learning and skill growth

Great benefits

Flexible working models

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years post-qualification experience focused on employment law.
• Admitted to practice law in Singapore.
• Knowledge of Singaporean and Indian labor legislation is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert counsel on employment law matters.
• Advise on workforce strategy and policies.
• Manage employment-related disputes and grievances.

Skills

Expert knowledge of Singaporean employment law

Exceptional communication skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in law

Postgraduate specialization in Employment Law

Job description

We help the world run better At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next. The work is challenging – but it matters. You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What's in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.

We are seeking an experienced and driven Senior Legal Counsel to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will be the primary legal advisor on all employment law matters, working directly with leadership and People & Culture (formerly HR) teams to ensure compliance, foster positive labor relations, and champion best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert counsel on Singaporean employment law, regulations, and labor practices.
• Coordinate employment law advice across the APAC region and India, including the engagement with external law firms, including SLA
• Advise business leaders and People & Culture (HR) on workforce strategy, policies, and procedures.
• Managing an internal process and budget for engagement with external law firms.
• Monitoring and tracking of cases across the region and responsible for hosting quarterly meeting reviews with regional P&C Heads.
• Draft, review, and update employment contracts, policies, and employee documentation.
• Develop and deliver training for management on labor law compliance.
• Monitor and interpret changes in labor legislation, proactively advising on potential impacts and strategic responses.
• Manage employment-related disputes, grievances, and disciplinary actions, minimizing risk for the company.
• Collaborate with global legal teams to implement company-wide initiatives and harmonize labor practices.
• Provide strategic advice to manage Labor Union matters as collective bargaining agreements, contract negotiations, conflict resolution and ensuring compliance with labor laws

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in law; postgraduate specialization in Employment Law or Labor Relations is highly desirable.
• Admitted to practice law in Singapore.
• Minimum of 7 years post-qualification experience (PQE) focused exclusively on employment law, preferably within a multinational or technology-driven environment.
• Strong knowledge of Singaporean labor legislation, jurisprudence, and regulatory landscape. Additional knowledge of Indian labour legislation could be an asset.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Professional proficiency in English is required.
• Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively across diverse teams

Bring out your best

SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.

We win with inclusion

SAP’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world.

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